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Battery Power evaluated Joel Payamps' brief 2026 tenure with the Atlanta Braves, criticizing the team's decision to sign him to a guaranteed $2.25 million contract. The 32-year-old right-handed reliever struggled significantly, making only 12 appearances across 7 2/3 innings before being designated for assignment on May 1. The writer noted that Payamps failed to attract interest from any other major-league organization following his release.
During his month in Atlanta, Payamps posted a -0.1 fWAR and -0.58 WPA while suffering four meltdowns in five non-low-leverage situations. His final outing came in late April when he allowed multiple hits and a walk, contributing to a 5-2 loss. Battery Power concluded that while Payamps may seek minor-league opportunities ahead of 2027, he is unlikely to receive another guaranteed major-league contract.
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